Position Title: CES County Program Assistant

Employee Classification: CES County Program Assistant

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 312600-ADMIN PRGM TORRANCE CTY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Torrance County

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  *** This position is located in Estancia, NM ***
The Cooperative Extension Office in Torrance is seeking a CES County Program Assistant. CES office empowers rural and urban communities to meet the challenge they face, adapt to challenging technology, and prepare to respond to emergencies.

Classification Summary:
Under general supervision responsible paraprofessional work an education program. Provide programs, under direction of county extension agent, in the areas of 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture. Assist extension agents at County Fairs, local programs and events and school enrichment.

Classification Standard Duties:
Plan, prepare powerpoint presentations, and deliver educational programs to youth and adults. Keeps records and writes reports of work planned and completed. Enter enrollment and conference registration into the 4-H Plus software program. Answers telephone and greets public giving general information regarding all extension programs. Sorts and distributes incoming mail. Types routine letters, labels, and similar items from rough draft or clear copy. Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials. Maintains routine clerical records, logs and data and complies routine reports. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED.; Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of techniques and procedures required in teaching techniques and skills. Knowledge of mass media and computer skills desirable. Ability to take direction and work independently. Ability to communicate with youth and adults.; SKILLS:Communication and basic teaching skills; ABILITIES:Ability to establish and maintain a congenial working relationship with children, associates and the public; follow oral and written instructions; establish effective relationships as a teacher; work in a self-contained or team teaching situation; supervise subordinates; deal with children one-on-one and in groups.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide programs, under direction of county extension agent, in the areas of 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture. Assist extension agents at County Fairs, local programs and events and school enrichment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Debby Maberry, 505-544-4333, maberryd@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm)

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.